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DOWNLIGHTS
R E C E S S E D D OW N L I G H T H O U S I N G S
I N S TA L L AT I O N
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. CAUTION
B. Important safety instructions
C. General installation and wiring
instructions
D. Power source
E. UL/C-UL listing and clearance
requirements
F. Housing/Trim and ceiling cutout
reference
G. Housing illustrations
H. Housing installation
1. Mounting
a. DHT, DHX, DHI, DHC,
DHH, DHJV1 and DHJV2
housings
b. DHM housings
2. Wire connections
a. Integral transformer
b. Remote transformer
c. Wiring DHT remote
specifics
d. Wiring DHH line voltage
specifics
I. Lamp wattage
J. Lens and lamp installation
K. Trim installation
A. CAUTION
Before beginning any downlight installation,
disconnect electrical power at a main
switch or circuit breaker. Lucifer recessed
downlights are low voltage fixtures which
operate on a 12-volt power supply, except
the line voltage DHH housing. Downlight
installations where housings are not
specified is not advised or approved.
Installing Lucifer downlights without Lucifer
supplied housings and transformers voids
the UL/C-UL Listing and Lucifer warranty.
B. IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When installing or using these recessed
downlights, basic safety precautions must
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before attempting
any part of the installation. If you do
not understand the instructions, do not
attempt to install these light fixtures.
Save these instructions.
2. Recessed housings may be installed in
dry and damp locations only. The trims
are not Listed for use in wet locations.
(except for DL 21X)
3. Install and mount recessed housings on
a structurally sound surface.
4. Do not install any fixture assembly
closer than 6” from any curtains, exotic
veneers or similar combustible
materials.
5. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and potential damage to the fixtures,
do not attempt to connect motors,
power tools, extension cords,
appliances, and the like on the branch
circuit serving the recessed downlights.
6. Disconnect electrical power circuit
before adding to or changing the
configuration of the recessed
downlights
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C. GENERAL INSTALLATION
AND WIRING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Lucifer 12-volt recessed downlights
should be installed by a competent
registered electrician in accordance
with these instructions.
2. The installation shall comply with the
national electric code (NEC) and local
codes and ordinances having
jurisdiction.
3. The installer is responsible for
furnishing proper electrical equipment
and materials for the installation of
these fixtures as intended by these
installation instructions.
4. Install housings in a manner to permit
access to components and splice
connections which may require future
service.
5. Set recessed housing plumb square
and level with the ceilings and walls, in
alignment with adjacent structural
members. Secure in accordance with
these installation instructions for the
specified housing.
6. Recessed housings installed in
accessible and non-accessible ceilings
shall be supported from the structural
members of the building. Do not
support housings by lay-in ceiling
support T-bars only.
7. Metal conduit shall be used if required
by applicable codes. Conductor
insulation must be rated for the
appropriate temperature rating as
specified for each Lucifer housing.
8. The ground wire at the service
junction box shall be secured to a
ground screw. No part of the
secondary 12-volt circuit shall be
grounded.
9. Switching or dimming should be
controlled on the primary 120-volt
side of the transformer. The switch
must be rated to resist the effect of
the switch-on surge (usually 1.25 to
1.50 times the running current). Use
only dimmers specially designed and
manufactured for dimming the primary
side of transformers. Verify with the
dimmer manufacturer that the dimmer
is suitable for dimming the primary side
of low voltage magnetic or electronic
transformers, whichever is applicable,
and can accommodate transformer
load.
10. The recessed downlights are thermally
protected as required by underwriters
laboratories (UL). Blinking lamp may
indicate that the installation of the
housing is improper and the
surrounding space above the ceiling is
causing over-heating or a higher
wattage lamp is being used other than
the wattage in which the housing is
approved. Check if insulation is too
close to the housing or if the lamp’s
wattage is too high contrary to housing
label and specific installation
instructions.
11. Lucifer downlights operate on a 12-volt
secondary system, except the line
voltage DHH housing. When circuiting
Lucifer 12-volt recessed downlights
either singly or in series with a remote
transformer, it must be remembered
that a lower voltage signifies a higher
current in amperes. Therefore,
secondary fusing based on a multiplier
of 1.25% (NEC) must be used. The
conductor on the secondary side of
the transformer at 12-volts must be
sized for the full load amperage.
EXAMPLE:
50 watts / 12 volts = 4.16 amps
4.16 amps x 1.25 = 5.20 amps
This dictates a 5-amp fuse
12. The proper size of supply wire is also
critical to reduce the possibility of
voltage drop. Undersizing of supply
wire reduces efficiency, affects color
temperatures and will affect lamp life.
Refer to the following chart for
recommended wire sizes for specified
distances of housing from a 12-volt
remote transformer.
WARNING: Conductor size and
lengths shall not exceed figures set
forth in table below:
MAX LENGTH FROM TRANSFORMER (Distance in feet given secondary wire size)
Watts/12v 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
Amps/12v 1.7 3.3 5.0 6.7 8.3 10.0 11.7 13.3 15.0 16.7 18.3 20.0 21.7 23.3 25.0
12AWG 65 33 22 16 13 11 9 8 7 7 6 5 - - 10AWG 104 52 35 26 21 17 15 13 12 10 9 8 7 7 7
8AWG 165 83 55 41 33 28 24 21 18 17 15 14 13 12 11
6AWG 263 132 88 66 53 44 38 33 29 26 24 22 20 19 18
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D. POWER SOURCE
The secondary power supply is either a
remote 12-volt transformer (model DHT,
DHX-R, DHI-R and DHM-R housing)
installed between the 120-volt electrical
supply and the recessed downlight; or an
integral transformer (model DHX, DHI,
DHM, DHC, DHJV1 and DHJV2 housing);
or a line voltage housing intended for use
on a 120 volt AC branch circuit (model
DHH housing). In remote transformer
installations, each low-voltage circuit from
the power supply must be protected by an
in-line circuit breaker or a fuse that is
properly sized for the connected load, i.e.
a 1.25% multiplier as required by the
national electrical code.
F. HOUSING/TRIM AND
CEILING CUTOUT
REFERENCE
1. Housings: DHT/P, DHX-1, DHM, DHI, DHC
Ceiling cutout: 4 3/8” diameter
For use with trims: DL1X, DL2X,
DL2XM, DL2RX, DL2RXM, DL3X, DL4X,
DL4XM, DL7, DL8, DL11X, DL11XM,
DL12X, DL13, DL13M, DL15X, DL15XM,
DL16X, DL18, DL21X
2. Housings: DHT/C, DHX-2
Ceiling cutout: 5 1/2” diameter
For use with trim: DL19X
3. Housings: DHT/R, DHX-3
Ceiling cutout: 3 1/8” diameter
For use with trims: DL1, DL2, DL2R,
DL3, DL10, DL11, DL14, DL15,
DL23 (DHX-3 only)
4. Housing: DHX-4
Ceiling cutout: 5 3/4” diameter
For use with trim: SDL13
5. Housings: DHT/Q, DHX-5
Ceiling cutout: 3 5/16” square
For use with trims: DL12, DL16
6. Housing: DHT/S
Ceiling cutout: 3 3/4” diameter
For use with trim: DL19
7. Housing: DHX-6
Ceiling cutout: 4 3/8” diameter
For use with trims: DL2RXM-20P,
DL2RXM-50P
8. Housing: DHJV1
Ceiling cutout: 5 5/8” square
For use with trim: DLJ1
9. Housing: DHJV2
Ceiling cutout: 9” x 5 5/8” rectangle
For use with trim: DLJ2
10. Housing: DHH
Ceiling cutout: 4 3/8” diameter
For use with trims: DL22R, DL22RF
NOTE: Lucifer Lighting recommends
using a Hole Saw for a more accurate
ceiling cut due to many trims have
minimal goof allowance.
E. UL/C-UL LISTINGS AND
CLEARANCE
REQUIREMENTS
1. Accessible, non-insulated ceilings:
DHT/P, DHT/R, DHT/Q, DHT/S,
DHT/C, DHX-3, DHX-5
Clearance: 3” minimum on all sides
2. Accessible and non-accessible, noninsulated ceilings: DHX-1, DHX-2,
DHX-4, DHX-6, DHM, DHC,
DHJV1/2, DHH
Clearance: 3” minimum on all sides
3. Accessible and non-accessible,
insulated ceilings: DHI
JOIST
HOLE
SAW
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CEILING
G. HOUSING ILLUSTRATIONS
9mm
9.70"-25
6.25"-151mm
5.56"
149mm
4.00"
107mm
4.5"-114mm
5.50"
140mm
1.00"
25mm
ockouts,
Sealed Kn& Conduit
Gaskets
5.
13 10"
6m
m
4.38" -
DHT/P/Q/R/S/C
111mm
DHC
5mm
mm
3.7"-94
1.75"
45mm
6
17.76"
2m
m
12.25"-3
6.50"-16
1.00"
25mm
1.00"
25mm
11mm
.75"
19mm
6
17.76"
2m
m
11mm
12.25"-3
4.38" -
DHX-1/2/3/4/5/6
111mm
DHH
12.25"
311mm
7.25"
184mm
mm
3.7"-94
1.00"
25mm
.495"
12.6mm
10
27 .75
3m "
m
6
17.75"
2m
m
32mm
17.00"-4
4.38" -
5.63" are
squ
143mm
111mm
DHI
DHJV1
12.25"
311mm
87mm
11.28"-2
5.97"
152mm
3.47"
188mm
4
11.68"
9m
m
84mm
7.25"-1
5
14 .63
3m "
m
6
17.75"
2m
m
erior dia.
4.38"int1mm
11
DHM
9.00" gle
rectan
228mm
DHJV2
4
1.00"
25mm
H. HOUSING INSTALLATION
1. MOUNTING
a. Models DHT, DHX, DHI, DHC,
DHH, DHJV-1 and DHJV-2
housings
Install the housing where the trim
model is specified to be located
and rough-in framing of housing
with the use of hanger bars or
butterfly brackets provided. In
ceiling grid systems, clip the hanger
bar end clips onto the ceiling grid
to secure the housing. In other
ceilings, nail the hanger bar end
brackets into the crossbeam
supports. In drywall ceilings it is
required that the cutout is sized
properly for the housing. The neck
of the housing should fit snugly into
the circular cutout and be level
with the finished ceiling plane. In
ceilings where insulation is present,
all insulation must be at least 3”
away from each side of the
downlight housing, except for the
DHI Insulated housing.
b. Model DHM housing
Once the electric connections have
been made (Refer to section
H-2a), adjust support leg on the
DHM by twisting spoke as required
to accommodate thickness of
ceiling and to counterweight
housing flange to be level with
ceiling surface on room side once
installed. Insert the transformer
end of the housing at an angle into
the ceiling opening. Rotate,
straighten, and push top of housing
through the ceiling hole. Insert
hand into can and push spring clip
on transformer side out and adjust
for security by squeezing and
pushing the clip downward. Repeat
with clip on the opposite side.
SPRING CLIP
HANGER
BAR
DHM
HOUSING
HOUSING
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H. HOUSING INSTALLATION continued
2. WIRE CONNECTIONS
NOTE: Verify that all wiring meets
the temperature requirements
labeled on the housing.
a. Integral Transformer: Models
DHX, DHM, DHI, DHC, DHJV-1,
and DHJV-2 housings
Where the transformer is integral
to housing, remove a knockout on
the housing suitable for
conductors. Use an approved fitting
or strain relief to protect the wire.
Consult the NEC and your local
code authority as to the
appropriate wire type, wire gauge,
and wire connectors for your
application. The housing is
provided with three wires in the
transformer compartment. The
green wire is to be connected to
an earth ground. The white wire is
to be connected to the neutral leg
of the circuit. The black wire is to
be connected to the line leg of the
circuit. Locate all wiring connections within the transformer
compartment. Replace cover plate,
where provided (DHM).
b. Remote Transformer: Models
DHT/P/Q/R/S/C, DHX-R, DHI-R,
DHM-R housings
Where the transformer is remote,
install a Lucifer supplied
transformer with 12 volt output
and adequate volt amp rating in a
well-ventilated and accessible
location. Place the transformer to
allow the shortest possible run of
the voltage conductors. Magnetic
transformers are heavy. Assure that
the transformer is securely
attached to sound support. Be sure
to properly size wiring in
accordance with the distance to
the transformer, lamp wattage and
transformer size. Refer to wire
chart under section C-12
proceeding. Specific instructions for
transformer wiring may be found
with the remote transformer.
c. Wiring DHT remote specifics
Connect the 3/8” flexible conduit
from the DHT series downlight
housing to an accessible electrical
junction box. Connect conductors
to the branch circuitry junction box
using wire nuts. In installations
where three or fewer downlights
are powered by a single
transformer, the flexible conduit
and conductors may be connected
directly to the transformer ’s
compartment and secondary leads
using appropriate connectors. Then
connect the primary power leads
to the 120-volt power supply.
DHX
HOUSING
INTEGRAL
TRANSFORMER
POWER
J-BOX
REMOTE
TRANSFORMER
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DHT
HOUSING
H. HOUSING INSTALLATION
continued
d. Wiring DHH line voltage specifics
The model DHH housing is a line
voltage housing intended for use
on a 120 volt AC branch circuit.
Route the branch circuit wiring
through one of the knockouts
provided in the splice compartment access panel or the top of
the housing. Use an approved
fitting or strain relief to protect the
wire. Consult the NEC and your
local code authority as to the
appropriate wire type, wire gauge,
and wire connectors for your
application. The housing is
provided with three wires in the
splice compartment. The green
wire is to be connected to an
earth ground. The white wire is to
be connected to the neutral leg of
the circuit. The black wire is to be
connected to the line leg of the
circuit. Locate all wiring
connections within the splice
compartment.
I. LAMP WATTAGE
Lucifer recessed downlights are low
voltage lighting fixtures, (except the DHH,)
designed to operate with a 12-volt power
supply only. When using 120-volt primary
models DHT/P/Q/R/S/C, DHI, DHM,
DHC, DHJV2, DHX-3, and DHX-5 can
utilize up to a 50 watt MR-16 lamp;
models DHX-1, DHX-2, DHX-4, DHX-6
and DHJV1 can utilize up to a 75 watt MR16 lamp. When using 277-volt primary,
ALL downlight housings are limited to 50watt maximum.
J. LENS AND LAMP
INSTALLATION
When the housing has been properly and
securely installed, and all electrical
connections have been made, install the
specified MR-16 lamp into the socket
hanging from the housing’s opening. When
a glass barrier (lens) is not used, install a
sealed (lensed) MR-16 lamp only.
When using lenses, the proper installation
order is to place the spread lens closest to
the lamp, prism side away, then diffusion
lens, color lens, and louver, respectively.
DHH
HOUSING
K. TRIM INSTALLATION
After lamping, insert the downlight trim
into the downlight housing by carefully
depressing the outer ends of the spring
clips toward the center of the trim with
the thumb and forefinger of each hand. Slip
the trim up into the neck of the downlight
housing, applying even pressure.
120V AC
SPRING
CLIPS
TRIM
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LIMITED WARRANTY
LUCIFER LIGHTING COMPANY (Seller) warrants that
for a period of one (1) year from date of sale to the first
non-retail purchaser, Seller will repair or replace, at the
Seller’s sole option, free of charge, any defective products
purchased from Seller provided that prior authorization
is obtained from the Seller and the products are sent
prepaid to the Seller’s manufacturing facility. Lamps are
not warranted or guaranteed in any manner for any
length of time. In no event shall Seller’s obligations under
this warranty extend beyond the initial cost of the
products and accordingly, consequential damages arising
out of any claimed product defect are expressly excluded.
This Warranty does not cover the costs, if any, in reinstallation of products serviced under this Warranty.
This Warranty does not cover damage or failure caused
by acts of God, abuse, misuse, abnormal usage, faulty
installation, or any repairs or modifications other than
those made by Seller. This Warranty does not cover
damage or failure caused by light fixtures used with
transformers or other products not supplied by Seller,
nor shall it apply to defects for which written notice
thereof is not received by Seller within one (1) year from
date of purchase. Except as to Seller’s Warranty of repair
or replacement set for th above , there are no
understandings, agreements, representations, or
warranties, express or implied (including any regarding
the merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose),
respecting Lucifer products. This Warranty is the
purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy against the Seller
for the repair or replacement at Seller’s option of
defective Lucifer products. Under no circumstances shall
Seller be liable for any loss or damage , direct or
consequential, arising out of the use of, or inability to
use, the products sold hereunder.
414 Live Oak Street
San Antonio, Texas 78202
Phone 210 227-7329
FAX 210 227-4967
www.luciferlighting.com
©5/2002 Lucifer Lighting Company
As part of its policy of continuous research
and product development, the Company
reser ves the right to change or withdraw
specifications without prior notice.
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